It's time to think about Thanksgiving recipes, so I'm sharing our Thanksgiving Favorites with you. Every year I add a few more, so hopefully this list will give you some great Thanksgiving dinner ideas that you can come back to every year!
Thanksgiving is getting close and it's time to make some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Manservant will smoke his turkey and hopefully we will be blessed with leftovers.
So have a seat. Grab a cup of coffee and figure out your Thanksgiving Day menu. There is no time like the present.
Maybe you will find a new favorite here, or a new way to make one of yours, whatever it may be I wish you a great holiday with lots of family, lots of food, and lots of blessings.
This is the time to be grateful and I am grateful for all of you.
Let's start by setting the table.
Table of contents
Thanksgiving Favorites: Breakfast
I don't know about you but I don't want everyone in the kitchen while I'm finishing up cooking our Thanksgiving recipes. Though I don't always get my wish (check this post on shakshuka out) I do try to put out a few things that can be taken into the den while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
Pumpkin Scones with Bourbon Glaze
And if you want something more substantial this make ahead egg casserole would work also. Granola is also good for company, especially when it's homemade.
Easiest Cinnabon Copy Cat Recipe
Thanksgiving Favorites: Appetizers
I admit I have a weak spot for appetizers. I usually serve too many. And then you know what happens...everyone gets full and can't eat the main meal. But Thanksgiving is the holiday of gluttony so just maybe it's Okay for once.
Our table always includes an artichoke dip. I think my mom's Artichoke Dip is meant for Thanksgiving. Three ingredients plus dippers and you are done.
After all on Thanksgiving we need to keep some things simple. Artichoke dip has been on my table since I was probably 10 years old and there is no need to replace it now!
From Artichoke Dip to Onion Dip, well I couldn't leave this one out! I do love the kind from the container in the refrigerator section but OMG, this one is my all time favorite. Pass the potato chips!
So enough dips. Pimento Cheese with green chiles is always a winner and this spicy-but not too spicy-version is always a hit!
Of course there are plenty more Thanksgiving Appetizers to choose from under my Recipes tab above.
There are things like pumpkin hummus
Spicy Sage and Cornmeal Crackers
Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Thanksgiving Favorites: Main Course
Best Way to Cook a Turkey Breast
Best Gravy Without Turkey Drippings
Thanksgiving Favorites: Cranberries of all kinds!
Salsa Macha with Cranberries and Pecans (Great with a Smoked or Grilled Turkey)
Frozen Cranberry Mold: A true family favorite and popular Thanksgiving recipe.
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without these. Sometimes I make them in little muffin molds for individual servings. However you make them, these are a winner and are one of the most popular recipes at THIC this time of year.
Orange Tequila Cranberry Relish
Need Cranberry Sauce? This Southwestern version with tequila is really good! Want something light and fresh in the way of cranberries? These work as both a side dish and also are perfect for a light dessert. Top a pound cake with these or even tomorrow morning's yogurt.
Candied jewels of cranberries and caramelized oranges
And last , but not least is this cranberry, apple green salad. Totally good!
Thanksgiving Favorites: Stuffing, Potatoes and Other Sides
Here is Manservant's favorite dressing, Southwest style with tamales and cornbread and raisins. He eats leftovers with a fried egg on top for breakfast!
My mother always made this classic Pepperidge Farm stuffing. So good. especially the crispy edges!
And don't forget this Beer, Bacon And Cheese Stuffing. Perfect with smoked turkey!
StoveTop Corn Bread Stuffing with Cranberries
Cheesy Baked Pineapple is a weird sounding side dish, but I promise it is good. Many like it with ham, but since I'm not a ham eater I eat this with turkey!
Brussels Sprouts with Maple Walnut Vinaigrette
Brown Butter Sage Mashed Potatoes
Hasselback Streusel Sweet Potatoes
Farro and Kale Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Apple, Cranberry, Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Thanksgiving Favorites: Bread and Rolls
Pumpkin Bread and What You Can Do With It!
Gluten Free Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins
No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread
Thanksgiving Favorites: Desserts
Maple Shortbread with Maple Glaze
and instead of pecan pie I always make these little
Cranberry Toasted Pecan Crostata
Toasted Oatmeal Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Bread Parfait or Trifle
Easy Pillsbury Apple Pie Recipe
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Juliana says
OMG Abbe...can I have them all? They all look so good that I have a hard time to pick...thanks for the recipes...
Have a wonderful week!
Abbe says
Just come help me cook them Juliana and you can have them all!
Healthy World Cuisine says
So much deliciousness all in one post! We have no idea where to begin, so I guess we will start at the top and work our way down.
Abbe says
Sounds like a plan!
Jeff the Chef says
Thanks for this post! I'm looking for something to bring to my brother's house for the holidays, and this gives me loads of ideas.
Abbe says
Jeff, I am sure you have a lot of your own ideas, but thanks!
mae says
Everything looks delicious -- it would be hard to choose just enough for one family for one day!
best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Abbe says
I know Mae. I always over cook because I want to eat everything. Somehow though it always disappears within a few days!
angiesrecipes says
Wish I could savour every single dish here! What an amazing collection of holiday recipes!
Abbe says
I hear ya Angie. Me, too!
mjskitchen says
So many tempting recipes and so few mouths to feed. Bobby and I will be having a quiet Thanksgiving morning and those pumpkin scones are calling my name. Once I find out what type of dish I'm suppose to bring to the Thanksgiving dinner, I'll be referring back to this list. Thanks for putting this together,
Abbe says
Quiet is nice MJ. And you will love those pumpkin scones. You have so many wonderful recipes, I'm guessing you won't have a problem!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Everything here looks truly spectacular! I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!
Kitchen Riffs says
Lot of good stuff here! Hope you had a TERRIFIC Thanksgiving. My favorite holiday of the year. 🙂
HWC Magazine says
OMG so much deliciousness on one page! Don't know where to begin....
Marcelle @ A Little Fish in the Kitchen says
So many delicious recipes! That black bottom oatmeal pie looks delicious!! Thank you for such a wonderful holiday recipe post, Abbe!!
Tricia Buice says
Happy Thanksgiving Abbe! Hope you have a wonderful visit. Thanks for sharing these lovely recipes - so many I want to try.
mjskit says
An absolutely fantastic list!!! That cheesy pineapple dish really caught my eye. Never heard of that and it looks wonderful. They ALL look wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!
Liz Berg says
Is it wrong to want to print off all these recipes??? I'm definitely making those challah knots! Happy Thanksgiving if I don't get a chance to say hi next week! xo
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
Wonderful array of Thanksgiving recipes, Abbe! I always cook Thanksgiving dinner just because of the leftovers 😉 I wouldn't pass up an invitation, though!
Gerlinde says
What a great collection of recipes. I can’t decide which one I like best. Happy Thanksgiving!
Angie Schneider says
Everything looks so good! I love esp. those scones, Abbe, and would be nice to top with some crisp bacon too.